In the opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Mexico — the first of the three host nations to take the pitch — faced South Africa at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. In the 49th minute, South African defensive midfielder Sisole pulled down Gutierrez while tracking back, earning a straight red card — the first red card of the tournament.

In the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Group A's first round, Mexico — the first of the three co-hosts to take the field — faced South Africa at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Less than nine minutes in, South Africa made a backfield passing error that was intercepted. Mexican No. 16 Quiñones gathered the ball, cut into the penalty area, and slotted home to score the tournament's inaugural goal.

In the early hours of June 12th Beijing time, the Japan national team officially announced that captain and Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the World Cup squad due to injury. Twenty-six-year-old forward Shuto Machino, who plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, has been called up as his replacement. Subsequently, Endo posted on his personal social media to declare the end of his international career.

U19 Indonesia were knocked out in the semifinals of the 2026 U19 Southeast Asia Championship after suffering a late defeat to U19 Australia.

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has granted a unique opportunity to Somali referee Omar Artan by appointing him to take charge of the 2026 European Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa, just days after his incident of being barred from entering the US for duty at the 2026 World Cup.

Ninh Bình continued to make a strong impression by defeating Thể Công Viettel 4-1 in the semi-finals, thereby earning a spot in the 2025/26 National Cup final against CA TP.HCM.

(Football results) - CA TP.HCM created a major surprise in the 2025/26 National Cup semifinal by defeating Nam Dinh 4-2 right at Thien Truong Stadium. This convincing victory secured a spot for coach Phung Thanh Phuong's team in the final, where they will face Ninh Binh in the championship match.

Andoni Iraola's remarks offer a profound tactical insight, as Liverpool's new head coach stresses that football can no longer be run by simply copying formulas.

Harry Kane is at the zenith of his career, yet the English team cannot keep relying entirely on their captain's goal-scoring prowess if they hope to claim the 2026 World Cup.

The clash between Nam Dinh and Cong An TP.HCM at Thien Truong Stadium was attended by HLV Kim Sang Sik. The head coach of the Vietnam national team observed numerous unexpected developments from this matchup while scouting for the national squad.